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Massive power cut hits Phuket and entire South

PHUKET: A massive blackout apparently originating from a fault at the hydropower station at the Rachaphrapa dam in Surat Thani blacked out Phuket tonight, along with all provinces to the south.

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'Biggest blackout ever' hits Phuket and 13 other provinces

PHUKET: The 'biggest power outage ever' in Thailand blacked out 14 southern provinces Tuesday evening, plunging almost the entire South, including Phuket, into blackness for lengthy periods.

Nine foreigners held on work permit charges

PHUKET: Nine people, apparently Chinese and Burmese nationals, were arrested this afternoon (May 21) at Wat Kathu for working without work permits.

Top Phuket chefs showcased at ‘Six of the Best’

PHUKET: Experiencing six of Phuket’s top dining experiences over the course of a year would be special enough, but to experience them in one night is exceptional.

Controversial Cambodian activist fights sex trade

Phuket News / World

Friday 25 May 2012, 11:17AM

Sold into a brothel as a child, Cambodian activist Somaly Mam has become one of the most recognisable, glamorous and controversial faces of the global anti-sex slavery movement.

Cobra ends up in the cooking pot

Phuket News / Phuket

Friday 25 May 2012, 10:55AM

PHUKET: A 2.5-metre long king cobra snake made a surprise appearance in Chalong earlier this month, but ended up dying a brutal death and being made into snake soup.

Flying the flag for Thailand

Phuket News / Features

Friday 25 May 2012, 10:44AM

PHUKET: Saroj Dulyakon cuts quite an imposing figure: over 185 centimetres tall, he is rarely seen without his bandanna, sunglasses and denim jacket, complete with three flags attached to the back; the flag of the King, the flag of the Queen and the flag of Thailand.

Bangkok developers launch new condo projects

Phuket News / Business

Friday 25 May 2012, 10:35AM

The rise of the low-end condos built in Phuket by major Bangkok companies continues with the launch last weekend of Supalai Park in Phuket Town.

Myanmar to reopen Death Railway

Phuket News / Business

Friday 25 May 2012, 10:33AM

Myanmar aims to restore a stretch of the infamous “Death Railway” to Thailand which was initially built by Japanese-held prisoners of war and forced labour, the minister in charge of the scheme has told AFP.

TAT looks to revive mothballed Elite Card

Phuket News / Business

Friday 25 May 2012, 10:23AM

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) says it will present a revamped version of the defunct Thailand Elite Card project to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports by the end of this month for Cabinet review after that.

Centara set to open second Bali property

Phuket News

Friday 25 May 2012, 10:21AM

The Central Group’s Centara Hotels & Resorts will open its second resort in Bali, the Centara Grand Nusa Dua Resort & Villas, in the third quarter of this year.

SUCCESS STORY: The publisher

Phuket News / Business

Friday 25 May 2012, 10:15AM

Grenville Fordham is is founder and boss of guide and magazine publisher Image Asia. He is also a leading light in the island's sailing community.

Phuket benefits from China-Philippines row

Phuket News / Business

Friday 25 May 2012, 10:10AM

PHUKET: According to a Chinese news site, Phuket has benefitted from an ongoing spat between China and the Philippines, with mainland Chinese tourists who had planned to visit the Philippines diverting to Bali, Phuket or Cheju Island in South Korea.

New revenue director for Dusit

Phuket News / Business

Friday 25 May 2012, 10:08AM

PHUKET: The Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket has appointed Manish Pratap as its new Director of Revenue Management as of April this year.

Seafront land in Karon under investigation

Phuket News / Phuket

Thursday 24 May 2012, 05:56PM

Officials from the Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) visited Phuket today (May 24) to investigate allegations that 200 rai of seafront land in Karon had been illegally appropriated.

Meanwhile, other Phuket hotels doing quite well

Phuket News / Business

Thursday 24 May 2012, 05:43PM

Phuket enjoyed the highest occupancies in Thailand during April according to the latest Thai Hotels Association’s performance report presented at its members meeting Wednesday.

Shell says 'considering options' after PTT bid for Cove

Phuket News / Business

Thursday 24 May 2012, 02:32PM

Royal Dutch Shell said Thursday it was mulling its options over Cove Energy, one day after Thai oil giant PTT trumped its takeover bid for the East Africa-focused group.

Evason workers plead for sympathy

Phuket News / Phuket

Thursday 24 May 2012, 02:12PM

PHUKET: About 100 workers from the Evason Phuket met today (May 24) to protest about being laid off and to deliver a signed petition about the resort’s closure to Phuket Vice-Governor Sommai Preechasil.

King to leave Bangkok for first time since 2009

Phuket News / Thailand

Thursday 24 May 2012, 01:43PM

King Bhumibol Adulyadej will travel outside of the capital Bangkok on Friday for the first time in more than two years to visit the ancient capital Ayutthaya, officials said.

Suu Kyi to visit Bangkok next week: party

Phuket News / Thailand

Thursday 24 May 2012, 09:05AM

Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will visit Bangkok next week on her first trip overseas in more than two decades, her party said Thursday.

Thailand's PTT beats Shell bid for Cove Energy

Phuket News / Business

Wednesday 23 May 2012, 05:47PM

Thai oil giant PTT said Wednesday it had struck a deal to buy East Africa-focused Cove Energy for £1.22 billion ($1.92 billion), trumping a rival offer from Royal Dutch Shell.

Greenpeace urges action as tuna stocks decimated

Phuket News / Thailand

Wednesday 23 May 2012, 05:46PM

Greenpeace Wednesday accused the tuna industry of failing to stop the decimation of fish stocks, and called for an end to fishing methods that also accidentally snare turtles, dolphins and sharks.

'Strong interest' in Thai AirAsia IPO

Phuket News / Business

Wednesday 23 May 2012, 05:46PM

Thai AirAsia's top shareholder has reported strong demand for its shares in an initial public offering that will raise funds for a fleet expansion at the fast-growing low-cost carrier.

Light rail 'will happen' - Phuket Gov

Phuket News / Phuket

Wednesday 23 May 2012, 03:27PM

PHUKET: The long-awaited Phuket light rail system will definitely be made a reality, announced Phuket Governor Tri Augkaradacha today (May 23).

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